2014 Dodge Journey — Known Issues & Recalls

Your ABS and traction control warning lights are on constantly, and your cruise control isn't working. A dealer told you the ABS module and wiring need replacement due to rodent damage, but your insurance found no actual rodent damage. You had an ABS recall (R61) done in 2016, and Stellantis says that recall's warranty only lasted 2 years — meaning the repairs may not be covered under warranty now. The fix would involve replacing the ABS module and inspecting/repairing the wiring harness.

Your car's ABS (anti-lock braking system) is under recall, and the dealership has been holding your vehicle for 3 months to perform the repair. This extended wait suggests a delay in getting the necessary parts or service completion.

Your ABS (anti-lock brake system) module failed in October 2024, even though Dodge performed a recall repair in January 2016 to prevent water from damaging it. When the ABS module fails, your anti-lock brakes and electronic stability control may stop working, which can affect how your car brakes and handles, especially in emergency situations. You had to pay for the replacement yourself despite this being a known safety issue. The fix involves replacing the ABS module and ensuring the ground wire connection is properly sealed against moisture.

After getting your tires rotated in May, the ABS (anti-lock brake) warning light started turning on. The dealership confirmed the problem is with your ABS system, but they couldn't find the necessary part to fix it.

Your reverse lights, rear wiper, and license plate light have stopped working because wires in the liftgate are severed where the hinge connects. This appears to be a design flaw in how Dodge routed the wires, creating a safety issue since you can't see clearly when backing up. The repair will likely involve replacing the damaged wiring harness in the liftgate hinge area.

While driving your 2014 Dodge Journey, the low oil pressure warning light, check engine light, and low tire pressure warning light all came on at once—even though you had just replaced the tires. A mechanic suspected a wiring harness failure might be causing multiple warning lights to trigger incorrectly, but the problem was never officially diagnosed or fixed. The wiring harness may need to be inspected and repaired to stop the false warning lights.

Your backup camera is malfunctioning again, even though you had it replaced a few years ago. The camera display sometimes shows an upside-down image, horizontal rolling lines that make it hard to see, or goes completely blank—and the flickering image is distracting when you're trying to back up safely. The issue may involve replacing the camera unit, checking the wiring connection, or repairing the display module.

While your car was parked, the driver's seat headrest active restraint system (ARS) unexpectedly activated and struck you in the back of the head. This is a safety concern since the system should only engage during a crash.

Your car's headrest suddenly deployed on its own without any impact or accident occurring. This unexpected deployment could be a safety concern, as headrests are designed to activate only during a crash. The issue may require inspection of the headrest mechanism or the safety system that controls it.

Your car is stalling out at stops like red lights and stop signs, and the odometer resets to zero when this happens. You have to shift into park and restart the engine, and sometimes it stalls again when you put it back in drive unless you immediately accelerate. This could involve checking the idle control system, fuel delivery, or engine computer settings to keep the engine running smoothly at stops.

Your vehicle is subject to a manufacturer recall (U67). You should contact your Dodge dealer to have this issue inspected and repaired at no cost to you.

Your 2014 Dodge Journey's engine caught fire while being driven, with black smoke appearing under the hood before the flames started. There were no warning lights to alert you of the problem beforehand. This fire was related to a known safety recall (Campaign 15V431000), but replacement parts were not available at the time. The fix would have involved replacing the recalled engine or engine cooling components as specified in the recall notice.

Your ABS and traction control systems stopped working while driving, causing your wheels to spin unevenly and making the vehicle hard to steer and control. The vehicle then wouldn't start, and the dealer replaced the ABS and HCU modules as part of a recall, but it still wouldn't start afterward. The dealer couldn't determine why it won't start and told you there would be additional costs to fix it.

During a high-speed front-end collision at 45 mph, none of the airbags in your 2014 Dodge Journey deployed, even though you were wearing your seatbelt. There were no warning lights before the crash to indicate an airbag problem. The airbag system may need to be inspected and repaired by a dealer to determine why the airbags failed to deploy during impact.

Your car's AWD viscous coupling unit (which helps distribute power to all wheels) is failing, causing clunking and chunking noises and making the car jerk during acceleration or turns. This problem has occurred on multiple 2014 Dodge Journeys, and in severe cases the rear differential can crack and separate from the vehicle, creating a serious safety risk. You may need to replace the rear axle assembly and viscous unit to resolve the issue.

Your 2014 Dodge Journey's engine misfires consistently, especially when you accelerate or turn, causing hesitation and sluggish power delivery that makes highway merging and maintaining speed feel unsafe. Multiple mechanics and dealerships haven't identified the cause, and the problem has persisted for months despite routine maintenance. You're concerned this may be a wider design or manufacturing issue rather than a maintenance-related problem. Fixing this typically involves diagnosing and replacing components like spark plugs, ignition coils, or fuel injectors.

Your 2014 Dodge Journey's steering feels stiff and hard to turn, especially when driving at lower speeds. You've noticed that other Dodge Journey models from the same year have had recalls for steering problems. Contact your Dodge dealer to verify if your vehicle is covered under a recall and to have the steering issue inspected and repaired at no cost.

After an oil change, your car started leaking oil everywhere. The service center found that the oil filter housing was cracked and needed replacement at a cost of $1,382.93. Because this plastic housing is located above the exhaust manifold, you're concerned it could pose a fire hazard, and you believe Chrysler should be aware of this recurring issue with their design.

Your traction control light, airbag warning light, cruise control, and horn are not working properly. The owner suspects the clock spring (a component in the steering column that connects electrical systems) may be the cause. This issue should be checked by a mechanic, as it affects both safety systems and convenience features.

Your ABS (anti-lock brake) system has failed due to moisture damage to the ABS module. Dodge issued a recall (R61) for this exact moisture-related problem and your vehicle was serviced under that recall, but the ABS module itself may not have been replaced at that time. The dealership refused to address the failure again, saying the recall was already completed, even though your ABS has now failed from the same moisture issue the recall was meant to prevent. The fix will likely require replacing the ABS module and inspecting the electrical connector for moisture damage.